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I chose Mirena because The Pill became too expensive to buy every month. I was happy to find out my insurance paid for 100% of the costs! I only cramped for about two weeks after, and those were very mild, but I don't have a history of cramps either. I do not have a period anymore (which is great for saving $ on tampons!) although I do still have some symptoms of PMS each month. The only downside I have to say about it is that because the IUD doesn't have the same hormones as The Pill, my acne isn't being regulated like it was before, but it's definitely not unmanageable.

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0.5 Stars

Posted 4 months ago (11/12/2014)0

Rated Mirena for Birth Control Report

Mirena causes all kinds of side effects, hormonal imbalances, estrogen dominance, silicona and copper toxicity, etc. I recommend everyone who is serious about stopping all their unbearable side effects to watch the video on this page: mirenadetox.

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1 Stars

Posted 5 months ago (9/29/2014)1

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Extremely painful insertion.
side effects: I am basically PMSing ALL THE TIME. breast tenderness, cramps, extreme mood swings, and bleeding two weeks out of the month.
Worst of all, the strings fell out within the first month of use. I have to get a hysteroscopy: a procedure done in the operating room under anesthesia.
cost: ridiculous: I have been charged a $1000 so far and I have not done the procedure yet.

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3 Stars

Posted 6 months ago (9/4/2014)3

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I'm a mom of 4 by c-section! I have the worst periods, very heavy bleeding and large blood clots. I wanted something to help with all this. So I went to Planned Parenthood to have Mirena inserted. I was so scared by what I read I almost changed my mind. It was like a very uncomfortable pap smear, when they measure your uterus it is a little painful, not at all like contractions. After 4 c-sections this was a walk in the park. I bled a very little and had some minor cramping. Day 3 so far so good!

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0.5 Stars

Posted 7 months ago (7/24/2014)0

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I was absolutely terrified yesterday going in to get my Mirena. I had read all these negative reviews but saw where the majority of reviews the women had great outcomes with Mirena so I was hopeful I would do great. Boy was I wrong. The doctor could not insert the IUD because he said I had a hard cervix and that the IUD had bent and wasn't useable any longer. This was after 10 minutes of excruciating pain of the doctor trying to implant it. I had severe cramping and burning pains. I got diaphoretic, flushed, and blacked out for a moment. Next thing I knew the nurses had me upright putting water on my face. It was awful. I have been a nurse for over 8 years so I tried to bear with it but this insertion or attempt to insertion was just as bad or worse as other women have described. So I do not recommend this just in case the next person could possibly experience the pain I did.

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5 Stars

Posted 11 months ago (4/3/2014)5

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I am 38 years old and have had Mirena for one year. I have zero side effects - no weight gain, mood swings or skin problems. I love not having to worry about contraception for five years. The only downside is that it's painful when it's inserted, but the two minutes of pain is worth it.

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3 Stars

Posted 13 months ago (1/18/2014)3

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I have never given birth before(I am 20). I expiernced the worst pain of my life having this inserted. It was unlike any of the reviews I had read prior. My uterus according to my doc my uterus was just too small, so this is probably why. That is the only reason I would avoid telling people to use mirena as their birth control. Otherwise within a day I felt great and back to normal and have not expelled it yet. Loving my mirena now but will never get another due to the initial pain. If you are young, be prepared for the absolute worst you may be surprised.

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4 Stars

Posted 22 months ago (5/2/2013)4

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It's my 2nd time having Mirena & I've had two very different experiences. 1st time I had it was six wks after having my son. It was inserted fine, mild cramping and tiny bit of blood. From then on I had no symptoms and no periods for 5 years. I never felt it inside me. I had very mild brown spotting on occasion. I loved it. Now It's been about 3 years and I decided to go back to Mirena. First off the insertion hurt something terrible. I threw up numerous times in the 24 hrs after having it inserted. Finally that subsided. Now it's been about 6-7 months and my periods are very light but last at least a week or more (w/o mirena it was 3 days). Last week had my period and it left only to return again last night during sex. The bf has complained about getting "poked" nearly every time we have sex. I still feel some discomfort from the IUD. So i'm going back to the dr to have it looked at. I recommend Mirena but caution that every experience is different.

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5 Stars

Posted 23 months ago (3/28/2013)5

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I am on my 2nd Mirena and I'm about to get my 3rd. I have had no problems with it at all. I don't even know it's there and I have absolutely no discomfort during intercourse or any other time. I have spotting once every couple of months and I have all the symptoms of a period without the need for sanitary napkins. I have had no weight gain, moodiness or anything of that nature. It's normal to have some cramping after it's inserted but that's about it. I've seen so many negative reviews and really wanted to give postive feedback. I have a good gynocologist and I am about to see if it's ok to get my 3rd. Going on 10 years with the Mirena and I have no complaints. I recommend it but advise that you consult with your gynocologist first.

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5 Stars

Posted 24 months ago (3/10/2013)5

Rated Mirena for Birth Control Report

Love my IUD. Just passed my first anniversary with it in!
insertion: hurt like heck. i won't lie. i have never had a child, though, so that probably contributed. it's over quickly, and my doctor prescribed me vicodin that i took before and after the procedure. deathly cramps and nausea, had to sleep for three hours, then had milder cramps for about 4 days.
currently: have spotting maybe every two or three months that requires a pantyliner, nothing more. no increased acne, no weight gain, no loss of hair or sex drive, nada.
overall: a painful procedure but effortless afterwards and completely worth it for me. the only side effect i've had is cessation of periods which I believe is a BLESSING! :]

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